Guide Book of United States Currency in new edition
Whitman Publishing announces the release of the new fifth edition of the Guide Book of United States Currency, by Kenneth Bressett. The book covers large-size, small-size, and fractional paper money.
Geneva University to inform about illegal art-trade
On October 31, 2012 Geneva University in cooperation with the Swiss Office for Culture proposes a study day ‘Campaign against illegal art-trade.’ The event focuses on those who work in museums and the cultural scene, and art dealers.
Numismatic news to watch and listen to
The British numismatic network Money & Medal offers now a section with audio and video material on numismatics. From August on there will be also a monthly podcast.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the rehab clinic ...
Holy Grail from Lake Chiemsee
A cup made of pure gold and inspired by Celtic art has troubled the press for quite some time. A Swiss entrepreneur tried to gain one billion Euro from the ‘Holy Grail’ – and failed miserably. Now he has been condemned by a court.
Heritage, USA-Long Beach
In the Heritage Auctions Shoshana Collection of Judaean Coins, Part 2 event ancient Roman gold brings $203,150, five times the estimate. The whole auction which took place during the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo on September 5, 2012 brought over $1.5 million.
Czech Medals to commemorate noble family
The Czech Mint has issued a set of four medals in gold and silver. Each medal is dedicated to a famous member of the Bohemian house of Wartenberg that flourished in the 14th and 15th centuries.
15th Collector Fair Sberatel in Prague
The 15th International Trade Fair Collector Sberatel will be held in Prague from September 6 to 8, 2012. Past fairs have been a great success and Sberatel is the biggest event of this kind in the Czech Republic.
Australian curved coin features star constellation
The Royal Australian Mint presents its newest innovation – a curved coin. With the curved coin creating a domed shape it seemed only fitting for it to emulate the night sky and feature the well known Southern Cross.
New Edition of “Grading Coins by Photographs”
Whitman Publishing is releasing a second edition of Q. David Bowers’s “Grading Coins by Photographs” which has been updated with hundreds of new high-resolution color photographs showing each coin type in multiple grades.